Accounting Finance Manager Apprenticeship - Level 6 - Cardiff

Join the BBC as an apprentice to kick-start your career in finance. You will learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification.

Why Join This Scheme?

The Accounting Finance Manager apprenticeship is ideal for aspiring finance professionals. You will study for a recognised professional qualification and gain insight into how the BBC manages its finances.

Why Join the Team?

BBC finance teams are looking for dynamic, interested, enthusiastic and adaptable individuals. Depending on the team, you will gain experience in:

• Programme and project accounting
• Capital investment and lease accounting
• Monthly actuals accounting and reporting
• Forecasting and annual budgeting
• Working with colleagues and stakeholders
• Supporting the relationship with external auditors

You will build valuable financial, analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. You'll receive hands-on experience, guidance from experienced professionals, and opportunities to develop your confidence and career.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

As an apprentice, you will develop skills in:

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Analysing financial data
• Managing accounting and financial systems
• Conducting periodic accounting and finance reviews
• Producing accurate financial and accounting management reports

You will help the BBC get the best value out of the licence fee through effective financial planning and innovative commercial and investment choices.

You'll study towards your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. You will develop knowledge and practical skills in:

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial Management and Control
• Business Decision-Making
• Risk, Governance and Compliance
• Accounting Systems and Technology

Your Skills and Eligibility

We are interested in your passion for finance and enthusiasm for learning. Desired skills include:

• Interest in accounting, finance, and business decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Stakeholder and relationship management (including negotiating)
• Analysis and understanding of mathematical and financial concepts
• Communication of complex models
• Organisational skills
• Calm and focused approach

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:

• Be 18 years old or over by September 2027.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
• Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
• Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level.

To apply, you must also:

• Have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate an interest in accounting, finance, and business decision-making.
• Be willing to work towards and complete the Accounting Finance Manager Level 6 apprenticeship standard.
• Meet the entry requirements of the BBC's nominated apprenticeship training provider.

Applying

Click ‘Apply Now’. You’ll create a candidate profile and answer questions – no CV or cover letter needed. If eligible, you’ll be guided through the next steps. You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of Cardiff.

Relocation support is available for this role, subject to meeting financial eligibility criteria.

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship for the duration of the scheme. You will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities upon completion.

Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will normally be progressed to the next stage under the Disability Confident Scheme.